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ArcanixSoulstar

I bought these the last time it came around on this site, and was less than impressed. One jar had spoiled during shipping. The bacon flavor is really muted and this stuff tastes greasy when cold. I'd just rather have normal bacon, thanks.

tikipunkgirl

In Seattle, Skillet is a food truck known for their "bacon jam." Honestly, once I tried it I really didn't see the big whoop as the bacon just wasn't that prominent. Disappointed with the original and if it's anything close you should probably save your money or make your own. Nuff said.

thespiansmc

ArcanixSoulstar wrote:I bought these the last time it came around on this site, and was less than impressed. One jar had spoiled during shipping. The bacon flavor is really muted and this stuff tastes greasy when cold. I'd just rather have normal bacon, thanks.

Zippy The Pinhead

I love bacon, especially really good specialty bacon. This stuff, not so much. The bacon flavor is not prominent and it requires heating or it tastes greasy. I have tried it several different ways and am less than happy.

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timp3000

I agree with the comments that the bacon flavor is questionable. The pepper and fennel I use SPARINGLY as those flavors are overpowering. I mix this with eggs when I scramble them. Best when used in small amounts with something, not really great on its own, like just spread on toast.

AGreathouse

ArcanixSoulstar wrote:I bought these the last time it came around on this site, and was less than impressed. One jar had spoiled during shipping. The bacon flavor is really muted and this stuff tastes greasy when cold. I'd just rather have normal bacon, thanks.

I bought these about 6 months ago for my husband since he loves bacon but we ended up having the exact same experience. One jar had opened during shipping and the other jar I ended up throwing away. It had a spoiled smell to it when I opened it up and was so oily that it was unusable.

shellie602

dave17 wrote:So true.In fact Cooks Illustrated had some "uncured: bacon brands tested and they had more nitrates than ordinary bacon!

That's because the unnatural nitrates are regulated. So, the manufacturers add celery powder without really knowing how much nitrates (albeit naturally occurring ones) are being added.

Not to tell the whole world and make supply an issue but this stuff rules. You may argue that it isn't bacon because it doesn't have nitrates, nitrites, or sugar but it tastes like bacon to me. Smoked and salted pork belly FTW.

budrose

kbwoof15

I got this one the last time it was on woot - the original and fennel combo. The fennel one came broken in the box but the woot folks were kind enough to ship me another.

The flavor of the original one is deceptively sweet. When you get something called "bacon spread" you expect it to taste like the smokey, salty, savory goodness that is bacon. Instead it's like a sugary smokey hamish flavor. There is also an intense layer of lard that accumulates in the jar and can be quite unappetizing.

If you like sweet bacon then get this, but if like me you prefer your bacon salty it's a pass.

ryancorlew

billjac2000

I got this last time around and enjoyed it spread on toast with orange marmalade or pickles. Don't expect it to be liquid bacon--it's more like smokey rillettes--so you have to treat it like charcuterie, pairing it with cheese, pickles, chutney, etc.

That said, seven bucks a jar is a bit excessive, particularly for four kind of samey flavors.

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